Taylor County REA Advances on First Loan
Taylor County Electric Membership Corporation in Reynolds reported an advance payment of 10000 on the first loan with a plan for a 5000 payment later this month. The cooperative serves about 1500 rural members across Taylor and nearby counties and credits member cooperation for stronger credit and earlier ownership. The annual meeting in Reynolds is set for Friday Jan 17 1941 with reports from the board and elections of directors.
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J. L. Callaway
Taylor County Electric Membership Corporation
Reynolds
Callaway
Taylor County
Taylor
Life of Christ to be shown at school auditorium
The Life of Christ, a seven reel film, will be shown at Butler High School auditorium Thursday night December 19 at 7 oclock. Sponsored by the Young Adult Sunday School class of the local Methodist church. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
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Christ
Butler High School
Methodist Church
Community Christmas Tree in Reynolds Sunday
Reynolds will sponsor its first community Christmas tree with a pageant and carols by the high school children. The event at the Methodist church is Sunday December 22 at 5 p m with trees and presents for every Reynolds child up to 12 years old. Residents are urged to attend for a town gathering.
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Reynolds
Ladies of the Baptist
Methodist
Perkins Is Dismissed From City Hospital
The Columbus attorney and court reporter R. O. Perkins was discharged to his home Saturday morning after his condition improved following a recent operation at the city hospital. Perkins is well known in Taylor County and the Chattahoochee circuit superior courts.
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The
Columbus Esquirer
Taylor County
R. O. Perkins
R. O. Perkis
Columbus
Chattahoochee Circuit
City
Luther Delivers Inspiring Talk at Butler Methodist Church
Mr. P. Y. Luther of Griffin spoke at the Butler Methodist Church Sunday morning during the Sunday school hour. The Masonic Day program carried the Christmas spirit with a discourse on The Other Wise Man, drawing praise from a large audience including many local Masons.
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P. Y. Luther
Methodist Church Sun
Butler Methodist Church
P. Y. Luther of
Griffin
Mr. Luther
Henry van Dyk
Luther
Butler Lions Club to Sponsor Show at Dean Theatre Christmas Appeal
The Butler Lions Club will stage a donation driven show at the Dean Theatre on Friday December 20 to aid county families in need. Admission is gifts or cash, with all items distributed by local church missionary societies and aided by Boy Scouts for handling packages. A matinee runs 2 to 4 pm and evening shows at 7 and 9 with no ticket sales.
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Butler Lions Club
Dean Theatre
Butler
Lions Club
Boy Scouts
Used jute bags wanted for coal sack at Columbus yard
Phillips Coal & Wood Yard in Columbus Georgia seeks to buy used jute bags or any sacks suitable for coal. No contact details provided.
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Phillips Coal & Wood Yard
Columbus
Negro Arrested In Detroit Wanted By Local Police
Butler Night sheriff Douglas Cooke reports Detroit police held a young Negro believed to be Robert McCullum, sought for the March 4 1939 murder of Bedgie Hill near Butler. McCullum, using the name Tommie Williams, was identified by several locals. extradition papers are prepared in Atlanta for transfer to Taylor County.
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Butler
Srial
Douglas Cooke
Detroit Mich
Robert McCullum
Taylor County
McCullum
Bedgie Hill
Hill
McCullums
Marshal Cooke
Detroit
Tommie Williams
Jef Cooke
F.B.I
Atlanta
J. M. Bone
Impressive Christmas Tableau at Methodist Church
A Christmas tableau titled The Prince of Peace was presented during evening worship at the local Methodist Church last Sunday. Directed by Miss Evelyn Hortman, the production traced the star guiding the Wise Men and shepherds to Bethlehem where they found the newborn King and Mary mother of Christ.
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Prince of Peace
Bethlehem
Mary
Mother of
Christ
Evelyn Hortman
Rainey to Preach at Wesley and Union Churches Next Sunday
Rev. G. N. Rainey of Columbus District Superintendent will preach at the Wesley Methodist Church at 10 oclock and at Union Church at 11 15 a m next Sunday morning. Rev. F J Gilbert invites all to hear him.
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G. N. Rainey
Columbus
Wesley
Union Methodist
F. J. Gilbert
Union
Rev. Rainey
Reward Offered for Stolen Horned Dairy Cow
A $25 reward is offered for the recovery of a black milk cow with horns and a white spot near the bag, stolen from premises Thursday night December 12. Reward paid for recovery and proof to convict the guilty party. Dennis Peterman Butler No 1.
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Dennis Peterman
Butler
Mrs J R Montgomery Dies at Junction City Home
Mrs. J Robert Montgomery, aged senior citizen of Junction City, died Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs. E L Whittington s home. Formerly Winnie Averette of Talbot county she married in 1889 and was active in the Methodist church and civic work. Funeral at Frances Moore church Monday at 2 PM with Rev Crenshaw and Rev F J Gilbert. burial in Junction City cemetery. Survivors include two daughters two sons a brother and three sisters.
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J. Robert Montgomery
E. L. Whittington
Junction City
Taylor County School Busses Praised After Inspection
State Highway Patrolmen Smith and Parkerson checked all Taylor County school buses Monday for safety and sanitation. Prof. W. T. Austin praised the fleet, with seven of fourteen buses new chassis and air steel factory-built bodies.
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Smith and Parkerson
The
Americas Division
Taylor County
W. T. Austin
Mayor and Aldermen For City of Butler Election Jan 11
Local voters are reminded elections are not over. The biennial election for Mayor and five Aldermen will be held on Jan 11 1941. Incumbent Mayor J R Wilson is expected to seek another term with support from the aldermen. Anyone seeking election must qualify with the City Clerk at least ten days before the election.
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City of
Butler
J. R. Wilson
Wilson
Mrs Lena Bateman Poole Dies at Home in Butler
Lena Bateman Poole 80 died at her Butler home Tuesday after a lengthy illness. She was born to William and Mary Bateman of Taylor County and widow of Hon. Thomas W. Poole of Reynolds. A Wesleyan College graduate of 1878, she taught music at Butler Male & Female College and was a long time member of Butler Methodist Church. Funeral held Wednesday at 10 00 a m at the family residence with Rev F J Gilbert officiating. Interment in City Cemetery. Survivors include a sister Mrs C E Benns Sr of Butler and several nieces and nephews with several out of town relatives attending.
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Lena Bateman Poole
Butler
Poole
William Green Bateman
Taylor County
Thomas W. Poole
Reynolds
Weleyan College
Macon
Butler Male & Female College
Butler Methodist Church
Bryant
Relm
Herald Announces Christmas Week Publication Change
The Herald will publish next week on Tuesday December 24 instead of Thursday December 26 to allow employees a few days off for Christmas. Correspondents and advertisers should submit or mail copy by Monday December 23 to ensure publication.
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Herald
the Herald
Man Wanted for 800 Family Rawleigh Route
Wanted notice seeks a hustler to take over an 800 family Rawleigh Route spanning Stewart Talbot Chattahoochee and Muscogee counties. Permanent position offered. Respond to Rawleigh's Dept GAL-42 123F Memphis Tenn or contact J. C. Fuller Reynolds Ga. (12/12'4tp).
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Rawleigh
Stewart
Talbot, Chattahoochee
Muscogee
Memphis
Tenn
J. C. Fuller
Reynolds
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Taylor Co. Rea
REA
Reynolds Office
Wickling Lodge
Bedgie’ Hill
J. R. Montgomery
Mother of Butler
L. B. Poole
Wesleyan College
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